Monthly Archives: August 2020


WRITING COMPETITION update:

ABA TORT TRIAL & INSURANCE PRACTICE SECTION – AVIATION & SPACE LAW COMMITTEE LAW STUDENT WRITING COMPETITION [DEADLINE: SEPT. 9, 2020]

Topic: Law students interested in practicing aviation or space law should submit papers addressing a recent development in Aviation or Space law or discuss an area of aviation or space law where a controversy or disagreement exist

Awards: $500

  • Sponsorship to attend the 2021 Aviation & Space Law Annual CLE Seminar in Washington D.C. on Oct. 28-29 (registration fee waived & travel expenses reimbursed up to $1,500)
  • Publication of the winning paper in the Aviation & Space Law Committee’s Newsletter

Submission guidelines: Papers prepared for classes, journals, or for other purposes or publications are welcome! Papers should be in the style of a scholarly newsletter article and no more than 20 pages double-spaced, 12-point Book Antiqua font, with footnotes and citations conforming to Bluebook standards. Complete and official rules @ americanbar.org/content/dam/aba/administrative/tips/aviation_writing_competition_2020.pdf

Complete details: Available @ americanbar.org/groups/tort_trial_insurance_practice/committees/aviation-space-law/


EVENTS update:

NEW DATE/VIRTUAL: AIPLA TRADE SECRET LAW SUMMIT [AUG. 12 – SEPT. 2, 2020]

In light of the global health crisis and to prioritize the well-being and safety of the IP community we have transformed the Trade Secret Law Summit experience.

For the first time in this event’s history, we are switching to an immersive virtual experience. The 2020 Trade Secret Law Summit will be presented in four easy-to-schedule-around online sessions that you can join from your computer or mobile device.

Join us every Wednesday afternoon starting August 12, 2020, to get an edge over your competition as we explore topics related to trade secret law and earn plenty of CLE credit along the way.

Complete details and Registration: Available @ aipla.org/detail/event/2020/08/12/default-calendar/2020-trade-secret-law-summit—san-francisco-ca